I’ve got…
…some plans for another post, but I have a busy afternoon ahead of me. So I thought I’d give you an open thread in the meantime to discuss whatever you want. There’s so much happening (most of it upsetting), so … Continue reading →
Category Archives: Politics
Bob Woodward joins the anti-Obama crowd
The anti-Obama wave continues, this time with a new book (ABC’s description here) by Bob Woodward entitled The Price of Politics and due to come out on September 11. It focuses on the Obama administration’s attempts to deal with the … Continue reading →
Clinton at the convention
Although I didn’t plan to watch the Democratic Convention, I ended up overhearing a large portion of Bill Clinton’s speech last night. I was at the home of some Democrats; the TV was on in the background, and of course … Continue reading →
So, are you…
…going to watch the convention? I plan to look at some of it. My old problem with auditory learning and political speeches will almost undoubtedly kick in, though: …[T]he prepared speech has always been an enormous bore to me…Political speeches … Continue reading →
You can talk about the Republican Convention…
…here.
Continue reading →Johnson’s daisy ad
Commenter “Baltimoran” makes the following interesting observation in connection with my discussion of the effects of lies in political ads: I suppose the campaign ads we’ve seen the last few months are worse than what we’ve all gotten used to … Continue reading →
Of course, Harry Reid’s tax returns are an open book
Not: [Harry Reid and Nancy Pelosi]…are among hundreds of senators and representatives from both parties who refused to release their tax records. Just 17 out of the 535 members of Congress released their most recent tax forms or provided some … Continue reading →
Tax return releases…
…for thee but not for me. [Hat tip: Ace.]
Continue reading →Boo hoo hoo
It’s reported that Romney was booed a couple of times during his NAACP speech (full video here, which I have not yet watched), although he was also cheered at times. Which brings us a more general question I’ve long wondered … Continue reading →
Obama calls for tax hikes on the rich…
…otherwise known as letting the so-called “Bush tax cuts” expire for those making over $250,000. Are these really “rich” people? Was Charles Schumer (he’s a Democrat, but he’s from New York) correct when he said last year that, “in large … Continue reading →
Recalling the recall
Last night I was listening to some talking heads nattering on about the results of the Wisconsin recall. What it means for Obama, what it means for public sector unions, what it means for Democrats, what it means for Romney. … Continue reading →
The significance of today’s Wisconsin recall vote
Succinctly put: Unless the voters in Wisconsin decide to surprise us all [today], the trouble in the Badger State means trouble ahead for public sector unions across the country. A Scott Walker victory would reshape not just Republican politics but … Continue reading →